The Real News Podcast

As Trump has downplayed COVID-19, he's praised the QAnon conspiracy, a primary vehicle of disinformation fueling far-right hatred and violence ahead of the 2020 election. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically ind...

Ericka Payne discusses the struggle to get her uncle Ed Poindexter released, and how political prisoners are left out of the conversation about protecting aging prisoners from the pandemic. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue prod...

This election, voters have a choice between neoliberalism and neofascism. Marc Steiner talks to Norman Solomon about what's at stake on November 3. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-de...

America’s departure from the Paris Agreement is widely seen as a set back to global efforts to stem the menacing effects of climate change. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth anal...

In 2000, with all eyes on Florida, a young lawyer named Amy Coney Barrett helped swing the controversial Bush v. Gore decision, securing a Republican presidency. In 2020, the courts could again be decisive in swing states. Voting rights activist Desmond Meade is working to get court costs paid and ex-felons registered to vote. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/d...

Ashiya Mincey already had a positive pregnancy test when she began serving her time at Prince George's County Department of Corrections. She alleges that staff administered a new test incorrectly, denied her medical care, food, and water, and pepper sprayed and handcuffed her in her cell. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support ....

The Trump administration was ordered to stop denying billions in pandemic relief to 1.4 million prisoners. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming...

Jim Zogby talks about the impact of Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis on the Supreme Court, the stimulus package, and potential violence leading up to the election. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news...

Is there a place for armed self-defense among Black freedom fighters today? Jacqueline Luqman talks history and strategy with Dr. Akinyele Umoja. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-dept...

In the final sprint to election day, most organizers are laser-focused on the imperative of defeating the authoritarian threat represented by a second Trump term. Many are also focused on the work needed to drive us forward after election day, whatever the result, to continue to build the movements we need. On this special episode of This is Not a Drill, hosts Adam Gold and Rishi Awatramani talk w...

Stir Crazy! Episode 93: Today we are joined by journalist, organizer, and founding executive director of Crushing Colonialism Jen Deerinwater, Miwok journalist and community organizer Desiree Kane, and journalist and community builder Johnnie Jae. Hosted by Kim Brown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue prod...

Trump fabricated allegations of voter fraud in Pennsylvania and called on his supporters to intimidate voters in Philadelphia, which is home to one in five of the state's Democratic voters. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and beco...

Marc Steiner talks to three thinkers who signed a petition pushing for activists to beat Trump, then battle Biden. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therealnews.com Facebook:...

Trump has refused to say if he’ll concede and made false claims of a rigged election, while encouraging his armed followers to “stand by.” Are Americans prepared to fight back? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthl...

Retired cardiac surgeon Dr. David Allen discusses being targeted for asset forfeiture because he supports legal marijuana and medical research into cannabis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow...

Stir Crazy! Episode 92: Today we are joined by political commentator Marcus Ferrell, political consultant Adriel Hampton, and TRNN investigative reporter Stephen Janis. Hosted by Kim Brown. Follow all of our panelists on twitter. Kim Brown: @kimbrownlive, Adriel Hampton: @adrielhampton, Marcus Ferrell: @marcus4america, Stephen Janis: @investigativev Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

Stir Crazy! Episode 90: Today we are joined by TRNN visual producer Andrew Corkery, TRNN climate reporter Steve Horn, Principal Research Fellow at the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute at the University of Melbourne Anitra Nelson, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Justice and Development in Kenya Griffins Ochieng, and Kentucky State Rep. Attica Scott. Hosted by Kim Brown. Th...

As police use private surveillance companies to track protesters and universities hire private forces, there's a danger that public records of police abuse could disappear. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly su...

Stir Crazy! Episode 91: Today we are joined by journalist Justine Barron, sociologist Taure Brown, and Baltimore based activist and recording artist Eze Jackson. Hosted by Kim Brown. Follow all of our panelists on twitter. Kim Brown: @kimbrownlive, Taure brown: @sankofabrown, Justine Barron: @jewstein3000, Eze Jackson: @ezewriter Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...

California's new legislation carves a path for prison firefighters to expunge their records and find jobs post-incarceration. The exploitative nature of the program remains, though, as do questions about the real impact of the law. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and...

Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby discusses Justice Ginsburg's legacy and the battle for the future of the Supreme Court under the Trump presidency. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Fol...

Chevron has announced its entrance into the hotly contested Mediterranean Sea, creating military tension between competing regional powers. Discussions over climate change and ecological impacts have gotten lost in the shuffle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-d...

The Appeal's Daniel Nichanian discusses the consequences of Trump filling the seat of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therea...

Colorado Councilwoman Anita Springsteen speaks out against the use of Ketamine to subdue her partner during an arrest and leads a crusade to put a moratorium on Ketamine usage across the state. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and...

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